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India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN

India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Feb 12, 2025

Opening of Indian Consulate in Marseille marks new chapter in India-France ties: PM Modi

Terming it as a "historic moment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the opening of an Indian Consulate in Marseille marks a "new chapter" in India-France ties.

Feb 12, 2025

Paris to Marseille: PM Modi-Macron bonhomie steals show as India and France solidify strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday along with French President Emmanuel Macron, paying homage to the Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars and sacrificed their lives.

Feb 12, 2025

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts Sajjan Kumar in murder case

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots.

Feb 12, 2025

PM Surya Ghar scheme benefits 8.46 lakh households in first year of launch

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has already benefited 8.46 lakh households through rooftop solar installations as it marks the first anniversary of its launch on Thursday (February 13)

Feb 12, 2025

India's first indegenous VHF radar can detect fifth-and sixth-generation stealth aircraft

India's DRDO has unveiled the country's first indigenous VHF radar, capable of detecting fifth-and sixth-generation stealth aircraft. The radar, showcased at Aero India 2025 Bengaluru, can operate in high-clutter environments and has a detection range of up to 400 kilometres.

Feb 12, 2025

Private school teacher arrested for sexually assaulting Class 9 boy in Chennai

A 43-year-old private school teacher was arrested on the charges of sexually assaulting a Class 9 boy in Ashok Nagar, Chennai.

Feb 12, 2025

Man arrested for raping differently abled minor girl in Bengal's Kultali

A man has been arrested by the police at Kultali in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday on charges of raping a differently abled minor girl in the locality.

Feb 12, 2025

Two killed, eight injured as vehicle rams into stationary truck in Bihar's Rohtas district

Two people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident in Bihar's Rohtas district on Wednesday.

Feb 12, 2025

Saints, Kalpvasis and devotees take holy dip on Magh Purnima, hail Maha Kumbh arrangements

On the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima, crores of pilgrims including saints and Kalpvasis took the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam and other various designated ghats. They hailed the exemplary arrangements at the Maha Kumbh Mela and lauded the state administration for good management

Feb 12, 2025

Maharashtra police files FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina; cyber cell books 30-40 individuals involved

The Maharashtra cyber cell has filed a case under the IT Act. Notices are being sent to at least 30 people linked to the show and they would have to appear before the Cyber Cell and record their statements. On Wednesday, Apoorva Mukhija visited the Khar police station with her lawyer and recorded her statement.

Feb 12, 2025

Aero India 2025: Futuristic warfare tech takes centre stage at Adani's Defence & Aerospace stall

The Adani Defence and Aerospace stall, showcasing futuristic technology, has been one of the main attractions at Asia's largest five-day air show and the 15th edition of the country's premier aerospace exhibition 'Aero India 2025' in Bengaluru.

Feb 12, 2025

Five nursing students arrested for ragging in Kerala

Five third-year students of the state-run School of Nursing in Kottayam were arrested on Wednesday morning for ragging freshers.

Feb 12, 2025

Madras HC lifts stay on ECI's proceedings in AIADMK dispute case

The Madras High Court on Wednesday set aside its earlier stay order that had restrained the Election Commission of India (ECI) from proceeding with inquiries into AIADMK's internal dispute.

Feb 12, 2025

PM Modi shares Olympian Neeraj Chopra's motivating blog on fight against obesity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article penned by two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra on the growing obesity menace in the country and the pressing need to tackle it head-on.

Feb 12, 2025